Definition: Pronounced "Cash" - it is a special RAM chip that is very important in aiding the CPU when running a program. Important data or frequently accessed data is stored in the cache to prevent the CPU from always going to the main RAM for the necessary data.

Definition: Pronounced "Cash" - it is a special RAM chip that is very important in aiding the CPU when running a program. Important data or frequently accessed data is stored in the cache to prevent the CPU from always going to the main RAM for the necessary data.

Definition: The mechanical and electrical parts of a computer system, including attached devices such as printers, cables, modems, and so forth. The collection of compute hardware is also called a "platform".

Definition: The mechanical and electrical parts of a computer system, including attached devices such as printers, cables, modems, and so forth. The collection of compute hardware is also called a "platform".

Definition: A special processor dedicated to calculating the graphics in a game. A GPU allows for better looking console games and takes the load off of the CPU during gameplay. Think of it as a video card in a PC, but for consoles.

Definition: A special processor dedicated to calculating the graphics in a game. A GPU allows for better looking console games and takes the load off of the CPU during gameplay. Think of it as a video card in a PC, but for consoles.

Definition: The process of determining whether the individual signing in under a specific user name actually has an account with permissions to perform specific actions.

Authentication can be as simple as providing a user name and password, but especially in high dollar e-commerce settings, authentication is usually done in conjunction with access across secure channels and sometimes alternative authentication mechanisms (from thumb prints to retinal scans).

Definition: The process of determining whether the individual signing in under a specific user name actually has an account with permissions to perform specific actions.

Authentication can be as simple as providing a user name and password, but especially in high dollar e-commerce settings, authentication is usually done in conjunction with access across secure channels and sometimes alternative authentication mechanisms (from thumb prints to retinal scans).